<h1>US and India Discuss Defence Tech Collaboration, Maritime Security, and Indo-Pacific Strategy Amid China's Military Rise.</h1> The US Director of National Intelligence and India's Defence Minister held discussions in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing India-US collaboration in defence technologies, information sharing, and integrating defence supply chains. They reviewed strategic cooperation in the maritime domain and addressed the security situation in the Indo-Pacific amid China's growing military presence. Both emphasized the importance of strategic security and explored collaboration in defence innovation. The talks, following a meeting between the US director and India's National Security Advisor, were part of broader efforts to strengthen intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism cooperation. The discussions underscored the deepening India-US defence partnership.